Saying that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will cross political lines, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV insisted that the Duterte administration should also listen to the opinions of those outside the current administration. A staunch critic of President Duterte, the former Navy officer asked the...
WASHINGTON, United States -- It was an address by a man who appears absolutely clear that his greatest strength is in bringing people together. As US President Joe Biden took his place at the front of the House of Representatives for his first State of the Union speech, his most pressing concern...
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers were safely transported from Ukraine to Moldova, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Wednesday, March 2. SAFE AT LAST-- Twenty-one Filipino crewmembers of the MV S-Breeze safely arrive in Moldova from Ukraine on March 1, 2022. They will be...
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, March 2 underscored the need for the government to protect the safety of Filipinos in Ukraine, majority of whom are in the capital Kyiv, and nearby areas. “We are, without a doubt, living in tumultuous...
Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who rose to global popularity after starring in the hit K-drama “Jewel in the Palace,” has donated money to Ukraine, which is now being attacked by Russia. Ukraine Ambassador to Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, posted her donation amounting to 100 million won ($83,000) on...
The Philippines has taken a stand on the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and assured the public that measures are in place to weather the economic and trade effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Duterte convenes several members of his Cabinet, top officials of the Armed Forces of...
The Diocese of Pasig has released a prayer for peace in Ukraine. Photo Diocese of Pasig The prayer, which is available in English and Filipino, was released by the diocese in their Facebook page Wednesday, March 2. The prayer is as follows: "Almighty Father, we adore You. We ask you to bestow...
'The Batman,' starring Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson, is among films whose Russian release has been shelved in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine (Tolga Akmen/AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Hollywood is joining the blockade of Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, with Paramount on Tuesday...
Thirteen more Filipino, including a child, arrived in the country on Tuesday night, Mar. 1, after days of struggles to get out alive from Ukraine amid the bombings and intense fighting following Russian's decision to invade the country. Cherry Baldoza, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was in...
Former chief presidential legal adviser, senatorial aspirant Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, March 1 highlighted the importance of President Duterte's "Filipino-first" foreign policy, which he said placed Filipinos out of harm's way in relation with the country’s territorial dispute with China....
Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria of Ukraine (Facebook) One of the major international beauty pageants has joined the world in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Miss Supranational beauty contest has announced on social media that it will not accept a contestant from Russia because "we...
Aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippine government shouldn't make any a stand on the Russia-Ukraine war since the country is "not involved". Marcos Jr. told reporters in an ambush interview Tuesday night, March 1 in Pasay City that he is "worried more of our...
